Anthony’s Team Demands New Trial | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is demanding a new trial and the judge’s removal, alleging serious violations of his rights during the original trial that led to a 35-year sentence. New attorneys argue prosecutors manipulated Anthony’s decision not to testify, restricted courtroom access undermining his right to a public trial, and gave the jury flawed guidance on self-defense. Anthony swapped defense counsel after conviction, and his current lawyers cite the judge’s post-verdict comments as evidence of bias. With trial evidence—including Anthony’s own admissions and crime scene photos—now…